Learn about the Elections Division

Aerial photo of people voting

The Denver Elections Division is a division of the Office of the Clerk and Recorder; an independent agency of the City and County of Denver.

Vision Statement

A Denver where everyone can fully participate in the democratic process and civic life, marry whom they love, easily record and access county and municipal records, and rely on transparent and fair foreclosure processes.

Mission Statement
To serve the people of the City and County of Denver by working to ensure that participation in elections, marriages, recording of real estate, death certificates and public notices and finding documents, and navigating the foreclosure process is easily and equitably accessible, reliable, and secure for all.

 

Paul D. López, Clerk and Recorder

Headshot of Paul Lopez in front of the US flag

The Clerk and Recorder's Office serves a number of important functions for the City and County of Denver including:

  • Administering elections
  • Preserving various records and making them available to the public
  • Recording land transactions
  • Overseeing foreclosures